In 1998, the American embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania were bombed. In the attacks, 224 people died and hundreds were wounded. The attacks were attributed to al-Qaeda's second-highest member Abu Muhammad al-Masri. Now, intelligence officials have confirmed that al-Masri was killed in Iran three months ago. Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah, who went by the … [Read more...] about Israeli Agents Kill Al Qaeda’s No. 2 Accused in U.S. Embassy Attacks
Al Qaeda branch in sub-Saharan Africa, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM, or the “Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims”), has released a new video addressing the families of several of its hostages. Also addressing the French government's lack of interest in freeing these hostages. JNIM and other groups in the region have for years released videos showing the … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda kidnapping video: France is to blame?
The United States successfully killed one of al-Qaida’s senior leaders in the Arabian Peninsula, Abu Khattab al Awlaqi, in an airstrike conducted in Yemen’s Shabwah governorate on June 16, according to Defense Department and CENTCOM releases. Abu Khattab al Awlaqi, the emir for al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, was killed alongside two of his group’s associates in a strike … [Read more...] about U.S. air strike kills senior Al Qaeda leader in Yemen
Al Qaeda commander Ayman al-Zawahiri issued an audio message on Sunday telling his supporters to prepare for a guerilla campaign in Syria against Assad, the West, and Iran, Reuters reports. In the undated message, Zawahiri advises his fighters to remain patient and focus on a protracted conflict in Iraq and Syria. The message comes as Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda looking to co-opt jihadist movement in Syria through influence, mergers
An attorney who represents some of the biggest names in the al Qaeda terror group has revealed that even they are uncomfortable with the rise of the Islamic State and are "disturbed" by the group's behavior. In an interview with West Point's Combating Terrorism Center, Bernard Kleinman talked at length about his time representing clients such as Ramzi Yousef, one of the … [Read more...] about A lawyer who provided legal assistance to the alleged 9/11 mastermind says even al Qaeda operatives are ‘disturbed’ by ISIS
Islamic State is talking to al Qaeda about a possible alliance as Iraqi troops close in on IS fighters in Mosul, Iraqi Vice President Ayad Allawi said in an interview on Monday. Allawi said he got the information on Monday from Iraqi and regional contacts knowledgeable about Iraq. "The discussion has started now," Allawi said. "There are discussions and dialogue between … [Read more...] about Islamic State seeking alliance with al Qaeda, Iraqi vice president says
According to a statement by Pentagon spokesman Captain Jeff Davis, dozens of core Al Qaeda leaders are believed to have been killed in a U.S led airstrike in Jinah, Syria last week. Captain Davis delivered a written statement and then briefly took questions from reporters regarding the strike. Opponents in Syria have accused U.S. forces or targeting and destroying a mosque … [Read more...] about Pentagon disputes claims about air strike on Al Qaeda meeting in Syria, provides aerial photograph as evidence
The merger of Mali's main jihadist groups earlier this month was endorsed on Friday by Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), whose leader rallied other jihadist organizations to follow suit and "achieve unity". The SITE Intelligence Group quoted AQIM's Abu Musab Abdul Wadud congratulating the groups for joining forces under the command of veteran Islamist Iyad … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda branch rallies jihadists to join forces after Mali merger
The Pentagon on Friday denied accusations by a Syrian rebel group that the United States had targeted a mosque in Syria and, in a rare move, showed an aerial image to illustrate the mosque was intact and the building destroyed was in fact across the street. Pentagon spokesman Captain Jeff Davis, addressing a Pentagon news conference, said he believed dozens of al Qaeda … [Read more...] about Pentagon denies striking mosque in Syria, says it killed al Qaeda militants
Al Qaeda confirmed on Thursday that a U.S.-led coalition drone strike had killed senior leader Abu al-Khayr al-Masri in Syria. A statement issued by the militant group's Maghreb and Arabian Peninsula branches said he died in a "treacherous" drone strike it described as a "new crime by America and the crusader coalition." Read the whole story from … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda confirms leader killed by drone strike in Syria
If you’re looking for some light reading or to get on one of the NSA’s watch lists, this is your opportunity. Below is a link to Al Qaeda’s renowned training manual, affectionately referred to as the “Manchester Documents,” for your reading pleasure. While by no means a new document, the intent here is to have readers explore this document as a means of gaining insight into … [Read more...] about Understanding Jihadis: Lessons From the Al Qaeda Training Manual
Al Qaeda’s offshoot in Yemen exhorted followers over the weekend to take on the U.S. in response to a raid by American commandos that killed senior figures in the group, while the militants launched fresh attacks on territory held by the internationally recognized government. Qasim al-Raymi, the leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, or AQAP, compared his group to … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda urges followers to hit back at U.S. following Yemen raid
